On 23/02/2013 Wollemi wrote:>On 23/02/2013 wombly wrote:>>this be paddling weather...> >'The rapids in Norton's Basin Gorge aren't numerous but have large waves>and stoppers when the river is up. The last rapid can be dangerous in these>conditions.'>>http://www.paddlensw.org.au/node/3465>>How high is 'up'? What grade - 2+ ?

Very late Sunday arvo, paddled a playboat 7.5km from Bents Basin to Blaxland's Crossing at Wallacia before running back to car. Worthwhile. Once.
Unremarkable, actually after first 300m of dodging stout Casuarinas - but certainly not for beginners. One would have would have an absence of control were you be on a lilo - and be cold. Was probably moving at about 2m/sec without paddling at times. River grade at that level is 1.